Fans await to witness two MMA giants clash on October 19 in Saudi Arabia. The hard-hitting Francis Ngannou will make his PFL debut against PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira. Ngannou is returning to the octagon after a 33-month hiatus. There’s an expectation that fight be could gain great reception, especially after The Predator’s masive following gain through his big boxing bouts. Fans are eagerly anticipating Ngannou’s return to the octagon.
Following a contract dispute with the UFC, ‘The Predator’ became a free agent and began exploring new opportunities. However, on May 16, 2023, it was announced that Ngannou had signed a multi-fight deal with the PFL. The ucpmoing bout will mark the former UFC champion’s first fight in the PFL, which comes more than a year after signing the new deal. However, the PFL has not yet disclosed the venue for this fight. Additionally, fans can expect to see Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco in the co-main event of the night. This event is set to be one of the biggest in PFL history.
‘The Predator’ holds a professional MMA record of 17 wins and 3 losses, while PFL Champion Renan Ferreira has a record of 13 wins, 3 losses, and 3 No Contests. Ferreira comes into this fight on a four-fight winning streak. On the other hand, Ngannou has lost his last two boxing matches, one against Tyson Fury and the other against Anthony Joshua. This matchup is shaping up to be Ngannou’s toughest competition in MMA.
Will Francis Ngannou’s Boxing Setbacks Impact His MMA Comeback?
Boxing and MMA are distinct sports, and while Ngannou has displayed dominant striking in the UFC, he struggled to maintain that dominance in boxing.
In his recent bouts, Ngannou managed to knock down Fury in the third round, pushing the fight to the scorecards, where the judges awarded Fury a controversial split-decision victory. In another match, Joshua knocked Ngannou down in the first and second rounds with right hands, securing a decisive win in March.
It will be interesting to see whether these boxing setbacks will impact The Predator’s performance. Until then, fans eagerly anticipate this fight, which promises top-notch action. Can Ngannou reestablish his dominance in the MMA cage? Fans will find this out on October 19.
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